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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,999.78, 455,753.70 and 126,640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,999.78, 455,753.70 and 126,640.02 is: 189,857.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,999.78 : 455,753.70 = 126,640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,999.78/455,753.70 = 126,640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,999.78x = 455,753.70 × 126,640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,999.78x = 57,716,657,683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,716,657,683.07/303,999.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,857.56

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